Radical Bravery: Living with OCD and Finding Strength in the Spiral with Renee Zukin (author, educator, mental health advocate)

Radical Bravery: Living with OCD and Finding Strength in the Spiral with Renee Zukin (author, educator, mental health advocate)

In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with author and mental health advocate Renee Zukin to explore the raw truth of living with OCD and anxiety.

Renee opens up about her personal journey—from the confusion of diagnosis to the clarity that followed—and how storytelling became her lifeline. Together, they unpack the misconceptions around OCD, the nonlinear nature of healing, and the idea of radical bravery: choosing courage even when fear shows up.

This heartfelt conversation dives into the emotional layers of parenting with mental health challenges, finding resilience in imperfection, and teaching kids that healing isn’t about getting it right—it’s about staying real.

✨ You’ll hear about:
• The power of storytelling in mental health advocacy
• Why OCD is so misunderstood
• How to parent through fear and vulnerability
• Tools for managing anxiety and comparison
• The truth about healing—it’s a spiral, not a straight line

A reminder that courage doesn’t mean being fearless—it means feeling everything and moving forward anyway.

https://www.reneezukin.com/

https://www.instagram.com/alessandratorresani

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2026, Your Year of Change: What Your Personal Numbers Reveal About Your Next Big Pivot with Ipek Gray

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This week on EmotionAL Support, Alessandra sits down with Ipek Gray, creator of The Born Method and intuitive guide who helps people navigate major life and career transitions through the lens of thei...

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Echo Parenting & Neurodiversity: Raising Kids Through Empathy, Early Intervention & Emotional Wellness with Sara Hartley (Author of Purposefully Me Book Series)

Echo Parenting & Neurodiversity: Raising Kids Through Empathy, Early Intervention & Emotional Wellness with Sara Hartley (Author of Purposefully Me Book Series)

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing enough for your neurodiverse child—or felt confused by their big emotions—this episode will soothe your nervous system and empower you. Host Alessandra T...

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Highly Confident Motherhood: Julee Gracey on Saying No, Self-Worth & Raising Empathetic Kids

Highly Confident Motherhood: Julee Gracey on Saying No, Self-Worth & Raising Empathetic Kids

In this powerful episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with Julee Gracey, author of Highly Confident, for a raw and inspiring conversation about confidence, emotional awareness,...

17 Marras 202551min

Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums, Screen Time & Parental Guilt with Grace (Devon Kuntzman - author of Transforming Toddlerhood)

Transforming Toddlerhood: How to Handle Tantrums, Screen Time & Parental Guilt with Grace (Devon Kuntzman - author of Transforming Toddlerhood)

Toddlerhood can feel like chaos — but it’s also a chance for deep connection and growth. Alessandra Torresani and parenting coach Devon Kuntzman break down what’s really happening in your child’s brai...

10 Marras 202551min

Raising Resilient Kids: Emotional Learning, Leadership & Letting Go with Lori Woodley-Langendorff

Raising Resilient Kids: Emotional Learning, Leadership & Letting Go with Lori Woodley-Langendorff

In this heartfelt episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani sits down with educator and founder of All It Takes, Lori Woodley-Langendorff, to explore how emotional learning shapes the next ge...

3 Marras 202548min

Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood: Health, Strength & Self-Care with Adriana Mastronardi

Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood: Health, Strength & Self-Care with Adriana Mastronardi

In this empowering episode of EmotionAL Support, Alessandra Torresani and Adriana Mastronardi dive into the powerful connection between physical health, mental wellness, and motherhood. They explore w...

27 Loka 202541min

💛 Parents Have Feelings Too: Healing the Emotional Side of Motherhood with Dr. Juli Fraga

💛 Parents Have Feelings Too: Healing the Emotional Side of Motherhood with Dr. Juli Fraga

Parenting isn’t just about raising kids—it’s about understanding yourself, too. In this episode of EmotionAL Support, host Alessandra Torresani talks with psychologist and author Dr. Julie Fraga about...

13 Loka 202543min

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